

That way, I had two people still at the start to turn to if the rescue attempts went poorly. After that, I sent them to pick up Rodovich at 2.92.93. Coordinates for characters, events, and places of interest all go by the floor first, then the exact position on the map for that floor. I sent them first to go pick up Sesspare, who was hanging out at 0036.32, since I had room in the party. Nanga Pahr, Lhaulagi, and Juloche were the only folks left. Since all four died, I had to start fresh. You’re limited to the Adventurers in the Academy or that you come across in the labyrinth. You can’t get a second chance or place a bookmark in a journey. A group of foes consisting of enemies like Black Bears and an Alligator wiped them out.ĭungeon Encounters forces you to make do. Of course, after saying that, I must admit my hubris got Rwenzo, Maynasar, Guyselblanc, and Elva killed.

Though all of these setups are brief, each one is so detailed. Once I realized Ntleyana, the person mentioned in Rwenzo’s story, is a “wandering” adventurer KO-ed somewhere in the dungeon, I decided their “story” involved them eventually reuniting and working together for the same cause. I didn’t realize Guyselblanc created this guild. A mother supporting her family, she turned toward adventuring when other employment opportunities dried up. I didn’t even check their profiles until we were on our way. My initial party included Rwenzo, Maynasar, Guyselblanc, and Elva. While there’s no detailed story as you explore, I found I couldn’t help but get attached to certain allies. Each one arrived with their own reasons to explore the dungeon’s depths. In response to the new threat and his daughter’s death at their hands, Guyselblanc founded the Academy. A labyrinth filled with monsters appeared next to a town. On the surface, Dungeon Encounters seems like a game with little to no story.

Or save one more ally who died because of you. There are no short sessions in Dungeon Encounters. Especially with the illusion you can play a short game. Now Square Enix’s Dungeon Encounters hits those same sorts of notes, especially on the Switch. Atlus’ Etrian Odyssey is challenging, but in a way that makes sense, and drives people forward with a need to chart every corner of a map. There are certain sorts of games that hit certain marks and, as a result, captivate you.
